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Monday, March 12, 2012

Parents Think I'm Crazy

I'm taking my students on an over night field trip. I do this twice every year. In order for a student to attend I need TWO forms filled out. A medical permission slip, that needs to be notarized, (because one time a kid forged his parent's signature and went on an over night trip and the parents called the cops and a search was going out for this boy. . . thank bud, for the extra work you make me do) and a parent meeting signature list showing all the parents of all the students and whether or not they approve of the proposed over night travel.

So I planned a parent meeting for last night. Five of my parents called to say they couldn't come. That's cool, I can write down "phone call" in the signature box. Five of my parents came to the meeting. They signed, thank you for that. So I have six more parents to call today. Imagine their confusion.

Me: Hi I'm Suzy's* FCCLA Advisor and I need to know if you approve of over night travel.Parent: Yeah I thought I gave Suzy that notarized form we had to fill out. . . Me: Um, yeah, you did. But see, I have this other form to fill out. I need your signature and to know if you approve or do not approve. Its okay though, I can just put "phone call" in the signature box. So I'm calling you. . .Parent: Um, yes, I approve. I thought that was obvious.Me: Yes its obvious to me. But I guess its not to um. . . other people? I don't get it either. Thank you for your time.